Port Salerno in Stuart

Port Salerno
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL

All 261 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $459,000 · 173 homes for sale in 34994 · Martin County homes for sale

Community in Stuart · Martin County · ZIP 34994
151 homesBuilt 1925–2024Median sale $430K
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Live Market Pulse
53/100
Market Heat
Normal for Port Salerno
2014 → 2026 · 80 at the 2023 peak
0 is Port Salerno's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 53. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Beaches MLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Port Salerno in Stuart, FL has 5 homes for sale, asking from $479,999 to $699,000 (median $550,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $430,000, $256 per square foot, a median 47 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+16% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1930–2026 with 7 new construction; 5 listings state no HOA; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 13 ft). At the median price and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,650 ($6,040 with the full homestead exemption).

Port Salerno key facts
LocationStuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34994, 34997
Homes in the community151 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1925–2024 (median 1976)
Typical living area1,132 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 94%, mobile homes 6%
Amenities listed by sellersNone, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Park, Trail(s), Fire Alarm, Motion Detector(s)
Sale prices, last 12 months$430,000 median across 11 closed sales · $256 per sq ft · +16.2% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)47 median
For sale right now5 active, 0 pending · median asking $550,000 · 5.5 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share36%

Data as of September 20, 2026. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Port Salerno key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/port-salerno, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Port Salerno Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$430K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 16.2% vs the prior 12 months
+16.2% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 11 sales in the two windows
$256/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $334 in 2024
96.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
5.5mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
47days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2023 low
0%
Under contract
Martin: 24% (398 of 1,681)
5 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 13 a year
Ownership and context
36%
Owner-occupied · Port Salerno
61 of 167 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
64%
Non-owner-occupied · Port Salerno
incl. 23% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
151
Homes in the community
plus 16 vacant residential lots · 167 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $300K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2024, median 1976 (FL DOR 2025)
1,548sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
7.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 11 of 151 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Port Salerno

Live MLS inventory for Port Salerno. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Port Salerno listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Port Salerno Right Now (1)

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  • 5060 SE Ebbtide Avenue · $479,999 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 31, 2026 · listed by Security Real Estate Services
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Port Salerno sits on the St. Lucie River in unincorporated Stuart, a working waterfront that hasn't been polished into something else. The $415K median reflects an older housing stock—mostly concrete-block ranch homes and raised coastal bungalows—in varied states of update. Price here is driven by direct water access, condition, and whether the property has a dock or lift. Homes on dry lots trade well below the median; deep-water parcels with modern renovations command the premium.

The market is running neutral to cool. Forty-seven days on market and an 8.6% year-over-year gain suggest steady appreciation without the frenzy of nearby barrier-island communities. Eleven closings in the trailing window point to modest inventory churn. Buyers have time to inspect and negotiate; sellers should price to condition and be prepared to justify waterfront premiums with recent improvements and navigable access.

Port Salerno Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Port Salerno right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.5 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: High (5 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($430K) is up 16.2% from the prior 12 months ($370K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (11 and 11 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Port Salerno market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $430K ($256 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 47 days on market for closed sales, and 5.5 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 16% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 34994 (Stuart), 223 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($224/sq ft), up 6.6% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. Right now 48 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34994 housing market and the Martin County market.

County records show 5 qualified sales in Port Salerno across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $300,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Port Salerno is a community of 151 homes in Stuart, Martin County, built between 1925 and 2024 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 1,132 square feet. 36% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Port Salerno is an unincorporated riverfront enclave in Stuart where working marinas, dive shops, and older single-family homes share the same stretches of the St. Lucie. It appeals to boaters who want affordable saltwater access without resort aesthetics or HOA oversight.

Best for

  • Buyers who boat, fish, or dive regularly and want direct saltwater access without paying barrier-island premiums.
  • Hands-on owners comfortable evaluating older homes, managing waterfront maintenance, and budgeting for selective updates.
  • Budget-conscious waterfront shoppers willing to prioritize location and access over modern finishes and planned amenities.

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting move-in-ready interiors, uniform architectural standards, or communities with pools and clubhouses.
  • Anyone uncomfortable with flood insurance, seawall upkeep, or the realities of living near working marinas and commercial docks.
  • Investors seeking rapid turnover or spec-grade inventory—Port Salerno's appeal is hyper-local and condition-sensitive.

Windows contain 1 to 26 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 16.2% year over year.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k3k
216 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $66 in 2012 to a $334 peak in 2024; $256 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2023 low; 47 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 26 a year; 11 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
80 at the 2023 peak, 19 in the troughs, 53 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 34997 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-26).

Port Salerno Market Scorecard

Balanced

Port Salerno is currently a balanced market. About 5.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $550,000, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

5.5
Months supply
$550,000
Median list
$430,000
Median sold
$404
List $/sqft
58
Days on mkt
5/0/11
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Port Salerno, Stuart

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 7 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-10 → 2026-09-19)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Martin County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Port Salerno · Elementary
  • Murray · Middle
  • Martin County · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Port Salerno listings and can change; always confirm with Martin County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Port Salerno address.

If we were buying in Port Salerno today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Port Salerno.

Best Buy
Boaters seeking affordable deep-water access on the St. Lucie without HOA or resort overhead.
Biggest Risk
Older housing stock means deferred maintenance, flood insurance costs, and variable condition that demands careful due diligence.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained concrete-block home on or near the water, with updated systems, a sound seawall, and existing dock infrastructure.
Avoid If
You want turnkey interiors, resort amenities, or a community where every home was built this century.

What the median actually tells you

The $415K median is a blend. Dry-lot homes—modest ranches a few blocks from the water, many original or lightly updated—anchor the lower end of the range. Direct riverfront properties with docks, lifts, and hurricane-resistant upgrades anchor the upper end. The $256 per square foot median reflects this mix: older construction, practical layouts, and the fact that most buyers are paying for location and water rights, not interior finishes.

Condition variance is wide. Some homes have been rebuilt or extensively renovated post-storm; others retain original terrazzo, jalousie windows, and decades-old systems. The forty-seven-day median DOM gives buyers leverage to conduct thorough inspections—seawall integrity, electrical panels, roof age, and flood-zone compliance all matter here. Sellers who have invested in concrete tie-downs, impact glass, and modern HVAC move faster and command tighter negotiations.

Port Salerno has no master-planned amenities, no gates, no community pool. What it has: public boat ramps, working fish houses, walkable access to marinas and waterfront restaurants, and the kind of low-key coastal character that either fits your lifestyle or doesn't. The 8.6% year-over-year gain reflects steady demand from boaters and anglers who prioritize function and access over aesthetics. This is not a spec-home market; it's a place where buyers tolerate quirks in exchange for affordable deep water.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Port Salerno. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.5B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand4.5/10
Owner Commitment3.6/10
Pricing Power7.7/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.5). Basis: Recent Direction +16.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.5 months of supply; Owner Commitment 36% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Port Salerno requires local knowledge—seawall condition, marina access restrictions, flood-zone nuances, and the true cost of waterfront upkeep. Momentum brokers know which blocks offer navigable channels, which properties are grandfathered for dock work, and how to price condition against water rights. We will walk the seawall with you, review storm history, and tell you when a listing is priced for hope instead of reality. If you need a riverfront home that fits your budget and boating needs, we will find it. If Port Salerno's lack of resort polish or age of stock doesn't suit you, we will say so early and show you alternatives that do.

Port Salerno in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters seeking affordable deep-water access on the St. Lucie without HOA or resort overhead.
Biggest advantageFunctional waterfront at a median well below barrier-island comps, with time to inspect and negotiate.
Biggest riskOlder housing stock means deferred maintenance, flood insurance costs, and variable condition that demands careful due diligence.
Sweet spotA well-maintained concrete-block home on or near the water, with updated systems, a sound seawall, and existing dock infrastructure.
Avoid ifYou want turnkey interiors, resort amenities, or a community where every home was built this century.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Port Salerno homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Port Salerno.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Port Salerno sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Port Salerno

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Port Salerno?
The median sale price in Port Salerno was $430K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (11 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Port Salerno take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 47 days on market (11 sales, Beaches MLS).
Is Port Salerno a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Port Salerno is roughly balanced: 5.5 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Port Salerno?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 151 homes plus 16 vacant residential lots in Port Salerno (public records).
What share of Port Salerno is owner-occupied?
36% of Port Salerno parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Port Salerno built?
Homes in Port Salerno were built between 1925 and 2024, with a median year built of 1976 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Port Salerno?
The best agent for Port Salerno is one who actively works Stuart and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Port Salerno.
How do I find a top Stuart real estate agent who knows Port Salerno?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Port Salerno and the wider Stuart area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Port Salerno?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Port Salerno purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Port Salerno, and what county is it in?
Port Salerno is in Stuart, Martin County, FL, ZIP codes 34994, 34997. The community's center is about 5 miles southeast of the center of Stuart (straight-line).
Is Port Salerno a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Port Salerno: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $430K (11 sales), 13% above the Stuart median of $380K; homes took a median 47 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 151 homes, 36% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 5.5 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers who boat, fish, or dive regularly and want direct saltwater access without paying barrier-island premiums.Excellent fit
Hands-on owners comfortable evaluating older homes, managing waterfront maintenance, and budgeting for selective updates.Excellent fit
Budget-conscious waterfront shoppers willing to prioritize location and access over modern finishes and planned amenities.Excellent fit
Buyers expecting move-in-ready interiors, uniform architectural standards, or communities with pools and clubhouses.Probably not
Anyone uncomfortable with flood insurance, seawall upkeep, or the realities of living near working marinas and commercial docks.Probably not
Investors seeking rapid turnover or spec-grade inventory—Port Salerno's appeal is hyper-local and condition-sensitive.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34994/34997))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (216 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Port Salerno? 11 recorded closings; median 47 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Martin County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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